Russell Jones (Flying Helicopters in Vietnam, Undercover Policing and the Failed War on Drugs) - Episode 1117

Esplicito

Russell Jones is a Vietnam veteran, retired law enforcement officer and the author of Honorable intentions. We discuss flying helicopters in Vietnam, policing in California, undercover work, riding with the Hell's Angels, Operation Tipped Kettle, the failed 'War on Drugs', proactive solutions and so much more.

Russell's bio:

CW2 Army Helicopter Pilot 1967-1969

a. Flew Scouts/little birds, and the Huey. Shot down several times

b. Awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Air Medal w/ 15 Oak Leaf Clusters

2. Police Officer, City of San Jose 1970-1980

a. Patrol, canine, field training officer

b. Worked undercover narcotics. Infiltrated and exposed the Nuestra Familia.

Rode with the Hells Angels (as a prospect), a case resulting in the ‘79

RICO trial.

3. Department of State contract employee 1980- ...